War

May- 2021 -

26 May

This handout photograph taken on May 2, 2021 and released by Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense shows US soldiwrs and Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers rising Afghanistan's national flag uring a handover ceremony to the Afghan National Army (ANA) army 215 Maiwand corps at Antonik camp in Helmand province.

US Pullout From Afghanistan at Least 16% Complete: Pentagon

The US pullout from Afghanistan is at least 16 percent and as much as a quarter complete, the Pentagon's Central Command said.

25 May

Israel's Iron Dome aerial defense system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, controlled by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, above the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon, on May 10, 2021

Inder Singh Bisht

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Israel’s Iron Dome Downed Own Drone During Fighting

Israel Defense Forces shot down one of their own drones during the 11-day conflict with Gaza-based militant groups, the service confirmed Tuesday.

24 May

Afghan soldiers arrive in a Humvee vehicle outside a prison during a raid in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Augustus 3, 2020.

Staff Writer With AFP

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Afghan Forces, Taliban Clash Near Capital

Afghan forces clashed with Taliban fighters in a provincial capital about 75 miles from Kabul, prompting the defense minister to take charge of a counteroffensive.

21 May

The Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Jens Stoltenberg.

Staff Writer With AFP

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NATO Says to Provide Funding for Kabul Airport After Pull-Out

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday the alliance would provide funding to help run Kabul airport and train Afghanistan's special forces abroad after its withdrawal from the country.

21 May

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US Sanctions Two Yemeni Houthi Commanders

The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against two of Yemen's Houthi rebel commanders, who are leading an offensive to seize the last northern government stronghold of Marib.

21 May

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Lebanon’s Hezbollah Hails ‘Historic Victory’ for Palestinians

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement hailed a "historic victory" for the Palestinians after a ceasefire took effect Friday between Israel and Gaza militants following 11 days of fighting.

20 May

Taiwan air force F-16 fighter jet during Exercise Han Kuang in 2013

Inder Singh Bisht

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Taiwan Deploys 42 Upgraded F-16s at Southwestern Airbase

The first tranche of 42 upgraded F-16 multirole fighter aircraft of the Republic of China Air Force has entered service.

19 May

Hezbollah fighters take part in a military parade marking the group's Martyrs' Day in the southern town of Ghazieh, south of the port city of Sidon, 12 November 2019

Staff Writer With AFP

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All Eyes on Hezbollah as Tensions Rise on Israel Border

Israel's deadly Gaza offensive has many eyes trained on the Lebanese border for a Hezbollah reaction, but observers argue the Iran-backed movement is unlikely to risk an all-out conflict.

17 May

Afghan soldiers patrolling an area in Helmand Province.

Staff Writer With AFP

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Fighting Resumes in Southern Afghanistan as Ceasefire Ends

Fighting between the Taliban and Afghan government forces resumed Sunday in the restive southern province of Helmand, officials said, ending a three-day ceasefire agreed by the warring sides to mark the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

17 May

An Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter plane performs at an air show during the graduation of new cadet pilots at Hatzerim base in the Negev desert, on June 29, 2017

Staff Writer With AFP

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Gaza Pummelled by Fresh Israeli Strikes, More Than 200 Dead in a Week

Israeli air strikes hammered the Gaza Strip Monday, after a week of violence between the Jewish state and Palestinian militants left more than 200 people dead as international calls for de-escalation went unheeded.